Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 125

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

78. Exciting Adventure Preparations (2)

 

 

 

 

 

Big Sister showed a reaction of disbelief.

 

“You’re really going to cause trouble?”

 

“Yeah. To cause trouble.”

 

“….”

 

Her eyes showed that we looked truly absurd, barging in and immediately presenting wave analysis equipment.

 

“…Well, I’m not one to criticize.”

 

Big Sister seemed to be recalling her spectacular university days.

 

Right.

 

At least we can’t even touch her toes yet.

 

She opened a Teleport Gate during the Festival and moved an entire space to the Northern Region.

 

Ernest stepped forward as our representative and gave a rough explanation.

 

“Hmm. There’s a building designed by Saul Hanston in the Restricted Zone, and waves were recorded there? In a place where there should be nothing?”

 

“Yes!”

 

“That’s interesting. Good.”

 

Big Sister is an inventor.

 

So she always shows interest in new things.

 

“These waves are interesting. Who recorded them?”

 

“M-me!”

 

Ernest was extremely nervous in front of Big Sister, a far cry from his confident demeanor when suggesting we explore.

 

When you think about it, she’s just Big Sister to me, but she’s an enormous figure to these kids.

 

She’s the greatest talent in Magic Department history, and Big Sister’s inventions are currently used throughout the Empire.

 

Being a candidate for the Empire’s highest honor before even turning thirty says it all.

 

“Hmm. So you’re that kid? That friend who’s supposedly talented at exploration? Ernest Dylan, right?”

 

“Yes! That’s right!”

 

“Impressive. To know how to use a mana wave analyzer at your age. Simply operating it doesn’t make wave collection possible.”

 

Ernest was so happy at Big Sister’s praise that he looked ready to fly away.

 

That fellow really does have talent.

 

“Mm, this will need some analysis.”

 

“How long will it take?”

 

At Leila’s question, Big Sister pondered briefly and held up three fingers.

 

“3 days? That’s pretty fast.”

 

Big Sister furrowed her brow as if asking what she was talking about.

 

“3 days? 30 minutes will be enough.”

 

“What?”

 

Everyone was surprised.

 

I was a bit surprised too.

 

I don’t have detailed knowledge about mana waves, but I know it’s not an easy task.

 

However, the person doing the analysis is our Big Sister.

 

“It’s my first time seeing this type, but I can reach a conclusion by comparing it with similar types. Even if not certain, I can roughly guess the source of these waves. Sit and wait. Don’t touch anything.”

 

“Yes!”

 

As soon as Big Sister went inside, Priscilla muttered in a daze.

 

“Sister is really cool….”

 

I think Leila said that line too.

 

“If I had talent in magic, I would definitely have made Sister my role model.”

 

“Right. Me too.”

 

This is making my shoulders rise to the sky.

 

Less than 30 minutes later, Big Sister came out.

 

From her expression, it seemed she had discovered something.

 

“My friends? Could you gather here?”

 

Big Sister spread out analysis materials on the central desk in the research lab, and we gathered in a circle around the desk.

 

“First, I’ll start with the conclusion. Ernest? Your guess was right. There’s definitely something inside.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes. And it’s not ordinary.”

 

Big Sister pointed to the materials.

 

“These waves here are similar types to the waves you collected, Ernest. Of course, they don’t all match. So excluding anything even slightly ambiguous….”

 

During the following explanation, Leila and Priscilla looked dizzy.

 

Meaning they couldn’t understand.

 

Still, when it came to the conclusion, an easy-to-understand sentence emerged.

 

“Conclusion. There’s something big inside.”

 

“Something big?”

 

“Yes. Waves of this type come from objects containing enormous mana. In normal cases, that is. You said you barely managed to collect the waves? I think they were trying to hide these waves coming from inside.”

 

Big Sister added her interpretation.

 

“Of course, I don’t know if it was Saul Hanston who tried to hide it… or someone inside.”

 

That means-

 

“Whatever it is, there’s something inside, and it’s trying to hide these mana waves.”

 

“Right. That’s the summary. Mm… As far as I know, there’s no one in that place Saul Hanston used as a research lab.”

 

“Did you look into it too, Big Sister?”

 

“Before. I used to go in and out of the Restricted Zone when I was bored. Well, if I had a professional friend like Ernest, I would have gone deeper.”

 

That’s Big Sister for you.

 

“Anyway, I’m not sure what that big something is, but if it’s related to Saul Hanston, it would be a tremendous discovery. It could contain Saul Hanston’s mana, or it could be an object with powerful mana.”

 

I considered whether it could be a Mana Concentrator, but concluded it probably wasn’t.

 

If it were, I would have noticed something when I entered the Restricted Zone.

 

But even if it’s not, it’s still worth exploring.

 

Because it’s Saul Hanston.

 

A legendary mage whose Secret Magic was lost because he left no disciples.

 

“In that sense, I don’t think I can stop you guys. Right?”

 

Well, of course.

 

Instead of answering, we just smiled.

 

Big Sister had an “I knew it” expression.

 

“Right. I thought so. Even if I tried to stop you, you’d find a way to go. Everyone’s like that at your age. So let’s do this instead. If you sense danger, get out immediately. You have to promise.”

 

Everyone nodded as if they’d been waiting for this.

 

Same for us.

 

Except for unavoidable cases like Saint Aimar’s Hall, getting out is the right choice.

 

“Dane. You absolutely must.”

 

“Yeah. I will.”

 

“And just in case, take this.”

 

What Big Sister handed over was a scroll.

 

“If it’s dangerous, don’t hesitate and tear it. You’ll be moved here immediately. But there’s a penalty. Since it’s a forced emergency transport, there will be some shock to your body and mana. But it’s better than dying, right?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Ernest looked bewildered as he received the scroll.

 

“Four of these precious scrolls… Thank you!”

 

“Thank you!”

 

For reference, tear-to-use scrolls, especially Teleport scrolls, are extremely expensive items.

 

Its uses and effects are clear, and teleport itself is an incredibly difficult magic.

 

“Don’t mention it. You’re Dane’s friends after all.”

 

Big Sister coolly waved her hand dismissively.

 

“Make sure to tell me the plan before you go. I’m sure you’ll do fine, but still, there might be something I can help with.”

 

She didn’t forget to give her advice.

 

“Remember this. Entering the restricted zone means suspension. Two suspensions automatically mean expulsion. You know what that means, right? There’s no room for leniency.”

 

It’s dangerous, but that makes me want to explore it even more.

 

I guess I take after Big Sister in this regard.

 

“Yes! I’ll keep that in mind.”

 

“Good. And… when you come back, let me know what you found out, okay?”

 

Big Sister should get something out of this too.

 

Of course, she didn’t show us kindness expecting something in return, but naturally we shouldn’t just let it slide.

 

Come to think of it.

 

Should I be grateful that Big Sister used to be a troublemaker?

 

 

 

 

 

 

We set the operation start date for two days later.

 

In the meantime, Ernest distributed exploration equipment according to the number of people and prepared appropriately usable backpacks.

 

Leila, Priscilla, and I didn’t have anything particular to prepare. We could draw our weapons anytime, and Priscilla didn’t need anything special to use her divine power.

 

Instead, we double-checked our plan.

 

“Here, this is our infiltration route. The guards work in 2-hour shifts. During the shift change, when they move from this building to that building, there’s a slight blind spot in their vision. We’ll move during that gap.”

 

“What’s next?”

 

“From here on, we must sprinkle tracking prevention powder as we move, and when we arrive here… our dragon will have to step up, right?”

 

“Kyuruk!”

 

Karnas popped out as soon as he was mentioned.

 

Karnas’s presence is essential this time too.

 

While approaching itself is possible, getting inside is a different matter.

 

We need Karnas’s flames to melt through the thick mana barrier without leaving traces.

 

So it’s really an operation carried out by five, not four.

 

“Let’s prepare Plan B too. For when things go wrong. Rather than just tearing scrolls recklessly, let’s assume action guidelines for different situations.”

 

“Good idea.”

 

At my suggestion, Ernest quickly checked escape routes and considered routes for re-infiltration if necessary.

 

In the midst of this, our plan gradually took shape-

 

“Now we’re ready.”

 

The night before departure, we finally managed to complete our entire plan.

 

“Alright. Let me go over it again. Here, this spot, we approach from the south side. When the guards move their patrol areas.”

 

“Got it.”

 

“After moving, Karnas quickly melts the barrier, and we enter through that gap. Then… here, we open the door leading to the basement.”

 

From this point on, internal exploration begins.

 

We decided to leave the internal exploration plan entirely in Ernest’s hands.

 

“First, we estimate the source of the waves is on Basement Level 2. We’ll enter Basement Level 1 first and carefully secure the safety of Ground Floor and Second Floor. If there are people, we’ll need to deal with them first.”

 

“I’ll handle detection. I’ll know once we get inside.”

 

Thanks to ancient magic power, detection is my job.

 

“Leila, watch the rear. And Priscilla is more vulnerable to ambushes than us, so always stay in the middle.”

 

Protection is Leila and Ernest’s job.

 

However, since we’re indoors, the longbow Ernest had been practicing with would be difficult, so he prepared a shortbow instead.

 

“It’s not difficult. For now, just think of it as providing cover.”

 

“Okay. Got it.”

 

Now for the last part.

 

“There are two scenarios. The case where we confirm the source of the waves without problems. After that, the key will be whether we can take something out or record it.”

 

That’s the first one.

 

“The other one is if, just if, there are people there.”

 

“Then?”

 

“First, not getting caught is the top priority. We don’t know what kind of people they might be.”

 

The top priority is not getting caught.

 

If we get caught, we’ll have to tear the scroll first, and honestly, that situation would be the worst case.

 

“Let’s move according to the situation. Flexibly as we go. If we absolutely have to confront them… in the safest way possible for us.”

 

Ernest agreed.

 

“From watching for several days, no one went in or out, but you never know. We kept hearing some kind of sounds.”

 

The conclusion was reached.

 

Approach stealthily, check the situation inside, confirm the source of the waves, then record or take something out if necessary.

 

Plus one more thing.

 

If there are people-

 

“We’ll run depending on the situation. We’ll try to knock them out if possible.”

 

“Will that work?”

 

“Why wouldn’t it?”

 

Leila expressed doubt, then stared at me intently and nodded.

 

“Right, it’s you after all.”

 

There are plenty of ways to knock someone out.

 

I could combine and use the sleeping poison Mother taught me, or fire a mana bullet to hit their head and knock them unconscious.

 

Of course, the key is making sure they don’t see us.

 

“Just wondering. If there really are people, what kind of people would they be?”

 

“Who knows.”

 

We’ll have to find out from now on.

 

One thing is certain though.

 

Being in Saul Hanston’s research laboratory, which is officially empty, means something we can’t guess is happening.

 

Since it’s not the guards using it arbitrarily, we’ll find out when we get there anyway.

 

“Our club is walking straight into danger. It’s not like we got shot in the head with an arrow.”

 

Priscilla’s complaints, still unbecoming of the Theology Department, continued, but for such complaints, there was quite a bit of anticipation in her voice.

 

“Well, at least it lives up to its name. The ‘Romance’ club.”

 

That’s true.

 

“I… just hope there are no ghosts.”

 

Leila is, well, like that.

 

“Great. What could be there? I’m so excited!”

 

Ernest, as always before exploration, was so excited he didn’t know what to do with himself.

 

And I, while not as much as Ernest, was quite looking forward to it.

 

The source of those magic waves, as valuable as treasure.

 

Plus the place that was used as Saul Hanston’s research laboratory.

 

I was starting to become unbearably curious about its true identity.

 

“Alright. Let’s go cause some trouble.”

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